CAREERS

CFI is in the process of restarting the St Lawrence operations, including recruitment. Please check back for new opportunities as they become available.

Crushing Plant Operators

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. is looking for experienced and motivated Crusher Operators to join the mill operations team. This position is a full-time position. The Crusher Operator is a crucial position to support the successful operation of Canada Fluorspar.

Key Job Responsibilities:

● Monitoring and inspecting crushing equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure crushing equipment is operating normally.
● Operating crushing plant equipment, monitoring performance, and ensuring all safety and environmental standards are followed.
● Reporting any deviations to plant conditions or parameters to minimize plant delays and breakdowns.
● Completing and maintaining logs and reports, ensuring accuracy in reporting of data
● Maintaining area of responsibility according to standard operating procedures
● Perform miscellaneous labor activities, ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained according to company standards

Qualifications:

● Highschool Diploma
● Minimum of two (2) years of previous crushing experience is preferred.
● Experience with mill operations is considered an asset.
● Must be able to lift 10 lbs with each hand and up to 50 lbs with both hands.
● Ability to work in loud, dusty, and/or wet environments, indoors and outdoors, around heavy equipment.
● Previous equipment training (skidsteer, telehandler etc) preferred
● Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
● Interested candidates must possess a valid driver’s license

To apply, please forward a resume and cover to:

POSTING #CRUSHING OPERATOR
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

Environmental Coordinator

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, collaborative individual to join its team as an Environmental Coordinator. We are seeking candidates with heavy industrial construction experience who are willing and able to work as part of a small integrated work team.

The Environmental Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the implementation, maintenance, and audit of an effective environmental management system that supports the overall strategy of Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc.

Key Job Responsibilities:

● Ensuring continuous adherence and regulatory compliance with Provincial and Federal legislation, permits and authorizations, legal requirements, standards, and organizational objectives.
● Ensuring compliance with environmental programs such as environmental monitoring programs and dam safety management.
● Coordinating and delivering environmental programs, training, and support.
● Conducting site inspections and audits to assess environmental risks and implement mitigations.
● Prepare and submit documents and reports for environmental permits, approvals, authorizations, and submissions internally and for government agencies.
● Provide support and recommendations in all matters relating to environmental regulations, permits and requirements, and corrective actions.
● Establish and maintain working relationships with regulatory agencies and contractors.
● Contribute to the development and review of regulatory documents.

Qualifications:

● Post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
● Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental regulations and permitting considered an asset.
● Must possess computer skills (including Excel, Word, and Data entry).
● Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
● Interested candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license.

To apply, please forward a resume and cover to:

POSTING #ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

Laboratory Technician

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. seeks an experienced and motivated Laboratory Technician to join its mill operations team. This position is a full-time position. The scope of work includes sample collection and test work, and associated analysis experience will be an asset. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

At all times the Laboratory Technician must be aware of the safety, regulatory, environmental, labour, material, day-to-day mill, and site activities. The Lab Technician can be asked to do other general duties at any time and be trained on equipment that supports the laboratory goals and targets.

Duties / Responsibilities:

● Sample collection
● Preparing samples for analysis (including crushing and pulverizing)
● Analyzing samples including PSD, ICP, NMR, wet chemistry

Experience and Knowledge

● Basic chemical knowledge, including interactions and safe handling
● Knowledge of Quality Control best practices
● Experience performing chemical analyses
● Experience troubleshooting instruments
● Ability to read and understand technical information, as well as the ability to communicate this information to others
● Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
● Ability to work in loud, dusty environments, around heavy equipment, spend periods of time in front of a computer, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

To apply, please forward a resume and cover to:

POSTING #LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

Plant Operators

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. is looking for experienced and motivated Plant Operators to join the mine operations team. This position is a full-time position. The Plant Operator plays a significant role in maximizing Fluorspar production, reducing mill costs, and improving the mill safety record.

Key Job Responsibilities:

● Monitoring and inspecting plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally.
● Operating process plant equipment, monitoring performance, and ensuring all safety and environmental standards are followed.
● Reporting any deviations to plant conditions or parameters to minimize plant delays and breakdowns.
● Completing and maintaining logs and reports, ensuring accuracy in reporting of data
● Maintaining area of responsibility according to standard operating procedures
● Perform miscellaneous labor activities, ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained according to company standards

Qualifications:

● Highschool Diploma
● Minimum of five (5) years of mineral processing production plant experience
● Experience with flotation and grinding is considered an asset.
● Must be able to lift 10 lbs with each hand and up to 50 lbs with both hands.
● Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
● Interested candidates must possess a valid driver’s license

To apply, please forward a resume and cover to:

POSTING #PLANT OPERATOR
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

Plant Labourer

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. is looking for a motivated Plant Labourer to join the mill operations team. This position is a full-time position. The Plant Labourer plays a significant role in maximizing Fluorspar production, reducing mill costs, and improving the mill safety record.

Key Job Responsibilities:

● Housekeeping
● Cleanup
● Assisting tradespeople with specific tasks
● General labour
● Other duties as required

Experience & Qualifications:

● Job-specific training will be provided.
● High school diploma
● Valid Class 5 driver’s license
● Previous experience in Mill Operations is considered an asset.
● Confined Space and Fall Protection training is considered an asset.
● Experience with using and maintaining hand tools.

General Abilities and Behavioral Competencies

● Ability to work in loud, dusty, and/or wet environments, indoors and outdoors, around heavy equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs.
● Risk Assessment
● Planning and organizing
● Teamwork
● Troubleshooting and problem solving
● Communication skills
● Time management
● Concern with the quality of one’s work

To apply, please forward a resume and cover to:
POSTING #PLANTLABOURER
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

Millwright

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. seeks an experienced and motivated Millwright to join its mine operations team. This position is a full-time position. Scope of work includes the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all the fixed assets at our mill facilities at CFI. Former mining and milling maintenance experience will be an asset. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and a red seal journeyman certificate.

At all times the Millwright must be aware of the safety, regulatory, environmental, labour, material, the day-to-day mine, and site activities. The Millwright can be asked to do other general duties at any time and be trained on equipment that supports the site goals and targets.

Duties / Responsibilities

Day-to-day repairs and preventive maintenance activities of our fixed assets for the mill and crusher as well as utilities across the site. Must be a team player, assisting other trade disciplines with their work pending priorities of the site.

The Millwright will be an effective communicator as they are the subject matter experts of their area of expertise. The candidate must have a basic understanding of preventative to minimize unplanned work, for that they must be organized and willing to participate in planning and execution functions across the site.

To apply, please forward a resume and cover letter to the Human Resource Manager at
[email protected]
Please remember to type your name and Millwright in the email subject.

POSTING #MILLWRIGHT
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

To apply, please forward resume to:
RE: CANDIDATE NAME -MILLWRIGHT
Email: [email protected]

Junior Exploration Geologist

Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc. seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Exploration Geologist to join the exploration team. Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the Junior Exploration Geologist will contribute to current and future planned Exploration Programs. This position is full-time, following a rotational schedule. This role is technical, with hands-on work required. We are looking for a candidate who willing and able to work as part of a small work team. At all times the Junior Exploration Geologist must be aware of the safety, regulatory, environmental, labour, material, day-to-day mine, and site activities.

Duties / Responsibilities

● Responsible for conducting work in accordance with CFI’s Safety and Environment Policies.

● Conduct various geological fieldwork tasks including:

○ Survey and ground truth proposed drill hole locations.
○ Drill rig set up of designed drill hole parameters (location, azimuth, and dip).
○ Completing drill site inspections and ensuring drill hole reclamation.
○ Assist in coordination and monitoring of field activities to support Exploration Programs.

● Perform geological core logging duties in accordance with CFI’s Core Logging Guidelines including:

○ Moving and organizing core.
○ Geotechnically measure core (including meters, RQD, TCR, SCR, and box intervals).
○ Complete detailed core logging and sampling (including description of lithology, mineralization, alteration, and structural information).
○ Provide detailed drillhole summaries and quick logs.
○ Perform specific gravity measurements.
○ Prepare and organize samples for laboratory analysis.
○ Assist with core cutting or other geological logging activities as required.

● Ensure QAQC compliance of all aspects of the drilling and exploration programs.
● Input data for core logs, drilling shift reports, summary information, generate reports, and maintain geological databases as directed.
● Coordinate contractor activity to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operation.
● Responsible for field logistics and quality execution of geotechnical and exploration programs as per direction of Senior Geologist.
● Additional responsibilities to support CFI’s exploration and/or mine operations project as needed.

Experience and Knowledge

● Responsible for conducting work in accordance with CFI’s Safety and Environment Policies.
● Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Earth Sciences or related field.
● Registration as a member-in-training with PEGNL or similar association is considered an asset.
● Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks in an independent, safe, highly organized, and efficient manner.
● Previous core logging experience is considered an asset.
● Proficient with computers using various software applications, including MS Office Suite.
● Must be able to lift 10 lbs. with each hand and up to 50 lbs. with both hands.
● Comfortable working field rotations and performing fieldwork in varying weather conditions and rugged terrain.
● Must possess a valid driver’s license.

POSTING #Junior Exploration Geologist
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

To apply, please forward a resume and cover letter to
RE: CANDIDATE NAME – Junior Exploration Geologist
Email: [email protected]

Mine Operations Manager

Canada Fluorspar Inc (CFI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renova Capital BV (Renova). Renova is focused on restarting operations and developing its world-class Fluorspar deposit in St Lawrence, approximately 360km southwest of St John’s, NL. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join an entrepreneurial organization focused on technical excellence. Working closely with the Technical Services Manager and CEO to oversee the contract mining and restart activities of our AGS open-pit mining operation. You will have the ability to make a significant contribution to the project team as the Company pursues the disciplined development of the St Lawrence Operation. The incumbent will champion a safety-first culture and be responsible for coordinating and
optimizing all aspects of the mining process, and oversight of contract mining operations. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Duties / Responsibilities:

● Team Development and Leadership:

○ Recruit, train, and mentor a skilled and motivated operations team.
○ Foster a positive and collaborative work culture that encourages professional development.
○ Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
○ Foster a safety-focused culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a proactive approach to risk management.

● Operational Planning and Communication:

○ Develop and implement long-term operational plans to achieve production targets efficiently.
○ Coordinate with technical services and the mining contractor to optimize ore extraction and transportation.
○ Liaise with other departments, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure effective communication and integration.
○ Provide detailed drillhole summaries and quick logs.
○ Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, safety metrics, and operational challenges.

Mining Contractor Management:

● Oversee the mining contractor to ensure standards for production, utilization, maintenance, and availability of mining equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
● Develops and implements Contract Management Plans to ensure all aspects of assigned mining contract(s) are met; establishes key requirements, measures, and protocols to mitigate risks and reports on any concerns to the senior management.
● Manages all commercial activities related to assigned mining contract(s ) to ensure consistency with contract terms and conditions. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work schedules are appropriately coordinated thereby minimizing service and production interruptions.

Production Monitoring and Cost Management:

● Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports, highlighting key performance indicators  and areas for optimization.
● Work closely with the finance department to manage operational budgets, ensuring cost effective operations.
● Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or production  targets.

Continuous Improvement: 

● Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback from operational staff  and implementing efficiency-enhancing initiatives.
● Identify and implement new technologies and best practices to improve operational processes.

Skills and Competencies: 

● Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate a team and develop excellent working relationships based on trust, respect, integrity, open communication, and  teamwork.
● Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
● Comprehensive knowledge of open pit mining processes and industry best practices.
● In-depth knowledge of mining equipment, production processes, and safety regulations.
● Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for  mines.
● Comfortable working and living in close quarters with the team.
● Ability to maintain high levels of performance over a 12-hour shift.
● Ability to create a world-class Mine Operations department.
● Valid Canadian Driver’s License 

Experience, Qualifications, and Education: 

● Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
● Extensive experience (10+ years) in mining operations, including (3+ years) at management level  with a proven track record of leadership.
● Proficiency in relevant software and technologies used in mine operations.
● Ability to interpret engineering plans and provide sound technical expertise related to mine  design and ground and grade control issues.
● Proven success in contract administration and claim resolution including an understanding of contracts and subcontract language to reduce exposure.
● Prior experience with open pit start-ups is an asset.
● Registered Professional Engineer/Geologist of Newfoundland and Labrador, or eligible to obtain. • Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Benefits: 

● Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
● Life Insurance (STD, LTD, AD&D)
● Company-sponsored pension with Company match (RRSP / DPSP)
● Paid time off 

Location: 

● This position will be based at the mine site in St Lawrence, St Johns, New Foundland, and Labrador. Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective  Equipment (PPE).
● The Company is committed to high-quality safety, environmental, and continuous improvement  practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.
● Canada Fluorspar is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified  candidates to apply. We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an  interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all  aspects of the selection process. 

POSTING #Mine Operations Manager
ATTN: Human Resources Department
Email: [email protected]

To apply, please forward a resume and cover letter to
RE: CANDIDATE NAME – Mine Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]